Grand Rapids Junior Sled Wings capture second national championship
The Sled Wings are sponsored by the Griffins Youth Foundation and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. (MLive)
Features
Red Wings prospect Jonatan Berggren eyes the NHL after record-breaking season
Up until a few games ago, Jonatan Berggren did not know he was approaching a milestone. Following a two-assist performance on Sunday, that got Berggren to 60 points in 68 games. (The Athletic)
Why Red Wings didn’t recall Jonatan Berggren this season
Berggren led the Griffins with 60 points (including 20 goals), setting the franchise’s rookie scoring record. His 40 assists also are the most-ever by a Griffins rookie. (MLive)
Grand Rapids Heart Ball taking place on May 5
Bob Kaser, Community VP and voice of the Grand Rapids Griffins, surprised many in the community recently when he was off the air because of heart-related issues. (eightWest)
Brian Lashoff Talks to WOOD Radio
Captain Brian Lashoff joined West Michigan's Morning News to discuss the final week of the Griffins' season. (WOOD Radio)
Red Wings Send Message by Rewarding AHLer Elson
GM Steve Yzerman rewarded Elson’s best minor league season (21 goals) by giving him an NHL contract for the final two games of the season. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Adjustment Period
At the conclusion of his final season at WMU, Worrad immediately found a professional home with the Griffins. The former Bronco has produced four points (1-3—4) in nine games this campaign.
Red Wings Sign Griffins’ Turner Elson: No Word on Berggren, Hellberg
Elson, 29, is enjoying his best professional season with 21 goals and 45 points in 73 games. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Berggren breaks Griffins franchise rookie points record
Grand Rapids Griffins forward Jonatan Berggren continues to have quite the rookie AHL season. (DetroitRedWings.com)
Berggen Sets New Griffins Rookie Scoring Record; Recall to Detroit Imminent?
Berggren became the new leader on the Griffins rookie single-season scoring list when he bagged his 60th point (20-40-60) of the campaign. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Grand Rapid Griffins Join Red Wings On Sidelines For Playoffs
The Texas Stars’ win against the Iowa Wild Saturday eliminated the Griffins from playoff consideration. (Detroit Hockey Now)
Griffins Lose Final Home Game, AHL Playoffs In Serious Jeopardy
The chances of the top farm club of the Detroit Red Wings partaking in the AHL’s second season grew slimmer. (Detroit Hockey Now)